Nervous Patients

make you as comfortable as possible during your treatment

SUPPORT FOR NERVOUS DENTAL PATIENTS

Our Dentists are highly experienced in treating patients with dental phobia, your comfort and reassurance are paramount to your dental care. Which is why we ensure that appropriate time is devoted to understanding your concerns and our dedicated team is here to provide you with support.

Our clinicians will approach your treatment in a manner that suits you, explaining as much or as little as you need. We understand dental phobia’s and take time to build positive trusting relationships to alleviate dental fears.

FAQ

I am terrified of the dentist what should I do?

Firstly, don’t panic. There are many people who are scared of visiting the dentist, and so much can now be done to help you. Good dental health is an important part of your overall well-being so it is essential that you visit the dentist at regular intervals.

I had a bad experience as a child what is it like now?

Dental techniques have improved so much over the last few years that modern dental treatment can now be completely painless. If you have not been to see a dentist for some time, you will probably find that things have improved a lot since your last visit. The general attitude is likely to be more relaxed, the dental techniques and safety procedures will be much better and the equipment more up-to-date.

What can be done to help me?

Many dentists now practise a number of relaxation techniques. We offer patients an oral or intravenous sedation, both treatments leave you feeling relaxed, although you are still awake, you are unconcerned by your surroundings and recovery time is quick.

For a more holistic approach, Concordia Dental highly recommends psychotherapy/hypnotherapy treatment with Dr Sharie Coombes and herbal medicine with Marion Mackonochie to help with any dental anxieties you may have.

I haven’t been to the dentist for a long time. Will I need a lot of treatment?

Years ago it was normal for people to need fillings every time they went to the dentist but things have changed for the better now. Fluoride toothpastes have made a large impact on tooth decay and you may be surprised at how little treatment you need.

How do I start going to the dentist again if I am very nervous?

It may be helpful for you to see our practises and meet Dr P. Grobbelaar before you arrange an appointment. We will do our best to restore your confidence by taking special care of you.

SEDATION

We provide the gentlest of dental treatments and also offer Sedation if you require.

Our sedation services are available to ensure that you are as comfortable as possible during your treatment with us.

When you are sedated you will be conscious, but unaware of what is going on around you. Our dentist will be able to help you decide which type of sedation is right for you.
Sedation here at Concordia Dental Healthcare is administered by a dedicated fully trained and highly experienced clinician who form part of our exemplary team. They are experienced in anaesthesia and sedation and is a members of SAAD and DTSG.

If you are anxious or nervous when visiting the dentist then sedation can be very helpful to keep you relaxed and calm during your appointment. When receiving sedation, you will be fully informed beforehand of any potential side effects and given advice to help with your recovery.

When having treatment under sedation you will require a chaperone to attend with you and collect you following your appointment.